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"Memories We Theme Of Elmwood Banquet Mrs. Dudley I.eavitt I'hone 4-2147 Elmwood Calendar May 8, Wednesday, Womens Society World Service meets at 2 p. m. E. U. B. Church. May 9, Thursday, American Legion Auxiliary meets, 8 p. m. G. A. R. Hall. May 9, Thursday, 8 p. m. Mod ern Mothers Club meets Frances Fischer home. May 9, Thursday, 2 p. m. Pep Club's Mothers Tea at Metho dist Church. Twice-a-Day Service Plattsmouth to Omaha Also Bellevue Offutt Field and La-Platte Plattsmouth Transfer Plattsmouth 5255 Omaha HA 6733 i Attractive Decorator Colon . ,, CHERRY PINK I Top N COPPER Leg 11 height adjustments, 26 to 36 inches. Baked enamel finish Wide-tpread rubber-tipped , feet keep table steady. Regular $9.95 Value Special purchase tate price. The v. . . . . vr- ...... .7, c ' " '. ' '''.'. ' ' ' vx 9 MM V. Vv I FOR XV SWATEK HARDWAR Dial 5119 Yes . . . Mother's Day is next Sunday and we know you want to get something exceptionally nice for "Mom" ... So drop in at the Cass Drug . . . you'll find many gifts that will make Mother's heart glad. Other Mother's Day Gift Suggestions Princess Gardener Billfolds, Cigarette Cases. Key Cases & Class Cases Hagar Pottery - Many Beautiful New Numbers Fountain Pens Comb & Brush Sets Costume Jewelry Monogramed Stationery Futurama Lipstick Cases Perfume & Toilcttries Picnic Chests Choose Your Mother's Day Greeting Cards Now From Complete Selection ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, WREATHS. ETC Walgreen Treasure" Is Memories we treasure was the theme of the Mothers and Daugh ters Banquet held at the Meth odist Church, Elmwood, Monday evening April 29th. Weddings of yester years, and modern were featured, in the favors at the table, little minia ture wedding bells, golden; and later a revue of wedding gowns. The Fellowship room was decor ated with spring flowers, which also graced the tables. Mrs. Blanche Kuehn. gave the In vocation; and the welcome was given by Mrs. Paul Eveland, the Toastmistress. Memoirs of Mothers, was giv en by Mrs. Frank Buell. Songs to remember, was a medley of songs: Love's Old Sweet Song; Memories, Put on your old blue bonnet, etc. They sang an encore of: The Old Gray Mare ain't what she used to be. They were sung by a sextette composed of: Mrs. Opal Clem ents; Mrs. Amy Irons; Mrs. Clarice Krall; Mrs. Bess Robb; Miss C. Augusta Robb, and Mrs. Helen Schneider, with Mrs. Dai sy Moore as accompaniest. A toast ot modern brides, and modern mothers was given by Mrs. Glen Miller Lynne White mote played a variation of old time music, on the piano, One was, Walking With You. A solo by Mrs. Eunice Stock, "Angels will watch over you," with her little daughter Janie standing on a chair beside her GLIDE EASY adjustable height all-metal ironing table. Eleven adjustments provide "right height" comfort for you. Makes ironing easier, faster . . . better results I year's biggest laundry value t Cive her Panghorn's Milk Cr Honey Chocolates' They come in beautifully decorated Mother's Day boxes that she will want to save as a "keep-sake". $1.89 to $4 Per Box Agency with her arms about her sym bolizing, "Companions." A salute to tomorrow's brides was given by Mrs. Paul Eve land, and High School Girl's Triple Trio sang songs to future brides. Honors were given the follow ing, and a corsage presented to them: For the oldest mother present, Mrp. Hannah Sktles Keefer, 89. of Plattsmouth; the youngest mother present, Mrs. Lodge Coatman, Lincoln; four generations of daughters, Mrs. Frank Gustin, her daughter, Mrs. G. R. Eveland. and her daugh ter, Mrs. Howard Pool, and her daughter, Linda Poole. In the revue of gowns, the oldest gown worn, was given to Mrs. Emmett Cook, who wore a gown over 100 years old. There were a number of wedding dress es worn, which showed the var ious styles of the different per iods up to the modern wedding dress, worn by Rae Jean Borne-meier-Ziegelbein, who was a 56 bride. The most recent bride was awarded to Mrs. William Atchi son, who wore her wedding suit. A very pleasant entertainment was reported by a number who attended.. Mrs. G. R. Eveland, chairman of the local activities in the W. S. C. S.. with the Social Activities committee, Mrs. Orest Cook, chairman, Mrs. How ard Miller, Mrs. Eric Charling, Miss Alma Clements, Mrs. Myrl Miller, Mrs. Helen Schneider Mrs. Joy Miller, Mrs. Donald Hollenbeck, Mrs. Marion Wendt, and others also assisting were responsible for the success of the banquet. Mrs. Eveland reports over 175 were served. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, and son Robbie left Saturday for their home at Delta, Colo. They spent their vacation visiting Mrs. Clark's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Eidemiller. Mr. and Mrs. George Eide miller, left Thursday for Overton the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gard, Jr., and family. The Gards' are leaving for a vacation to California, and the grandparents are bringing their 14 month old grandson, David, home with them while the parents are on the California trip. They are taking Gregg, their other son with them. They will make the trip by train. The Eidemiller will return home the same day. Mrs. George Coatman, invited as her guests at the Mothers and Daughters banquet at the Methodist Church, her daughter-in-law Mrs. Lodge Coatman, Lincoln and her daughter Judy. Mrs. Lodge Coatman was honor ed as the youngest mother pres ent at the banquet. The Fairview Extension Club of Elmwood attended the dinner, given in connection with the Homemakers Day by the Wo men's Division of the Chamber of Commerce of Plattsmouth. The following members attended. President Mrs. Clarence Schlan ker, Mrs'. Will Straebel, Mrs. Howard Miller, Mrs. Lloyd Mil ler, Mrs. Skyle Miller, Sr., Mrs. Melvin Miller, and Mrs. Dale Miller. They report a very en joyable day. Several other la dies from Elmwood also attend ed the program and exhibits. Members of the William Johns family from out of town, who at tended the father's funeral rites on Monday, and remained for a longer visit at ths family home were daughters, Mrs. Viv ian Trant, Tuscon, Ariz.. Mrs. Ruth Hafel, Springfield, 111 and son Major William E. John, 7th Air Division, S. A. C. London, England. Mr. and Mrs. Ed James spent several days at the home of their daughter, staying with her while their son-in-law, E. P. Peterson attended the funeral of his father. R. P. Peterson, Long Pine, Nebr. He was a farmer for many years, and was re tired, and living at the home of his daughter, in Long Pine. Mrs. Blanche Kuehn has been entertaining Mrs. Hannah Skiles Keefer, of Plattsmouth for sev eral days. She arrived with a daughter and son-in-law who were enroute to Burwell, to at tend a wedding. Mrs. Keefer had intended to stay with a daughter in Milford whie they made the trip, but owing to the tornado they were unable to en ter Milford. They did learn the daughter's family was not in jured, but they did have property damage. While here Mrs. Keefer attended several social events with Mrs. Kuehn. She left for her home Wednesday. Mrs. Harold Strabel reports the serious illness of an aunt, Mrs. Maud Rheinschild of Lin coln, who is in a hospital there. Mrs. Straebel has been going REAL ESTATE LOANS! SV'i Percent Interest , Cha;?e Reduced for Each Monthly Payment Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. Introducing The Pastor Of The First Baptist Church Wilton Swires, 807 South 9th Street. Is the pastor of the First ..... .J Wilton Swires Legion Preparing For Memorial Day Observance May 30 Hugh J. Kearns post No. 56 of the American Legion held their regular meeting Thursday evening at the 40 & 8 club with a number of matters of business to come before the body. Sick committee report dis closed that George Moore, lo cal veteran was at the Veter ans Hospital. Memorial day was discussed at some length by the members, Al Llnder will be the chair man this year, the observance will be Thursday, May 30th, and will be generally honored by the veterans and residents in general. The committee will care for nearby resting places, Searl S. Davis for the Eight Mile Grove cemetery. Rex Young for the Young Cemetery and George Mumm for the Pleasant Ridge or Horning Cemetery. The post committee will care for Oak Hill Cemetery. Communication was received from Lincoln post No. 3, urging support of Harry R. Ball, for state commander. The post voted to send a com munication to Senator Tom Dool- ey urging support of LB 122, urging the submission of a con stitutional amendmnt to legal ize the playing of bingo in Ne braska. The June meeting will be the first Thursday of the month. Thursday, June 6th. At that time nominations will be made for the various post offices and all are urged to attend. County Court Fines Light Over Weekend County court fines were light since Thursday's report, with most violations covering over weight charges. Oliver Welander, Bloomfield, overweight, $100. Dwayne Keime, Omaha, over weight, $10. Gerald F. Stohmer, no fish permit, $5. Kenneth L. Reier, no fish per mit, $5. James T. Litle, improper muf fler, $1. James E. Porton, Newton, Kans., reciprocity violation, $23. Wakefield Transfer, Wakefield, overweight, $40. Arlon D. Spangler, Emerson, Nebr., overweight, $50. ($4 court costs were added to above fines.) Dale Bowman Busy On Loyalty Day Dale Bowman, junior istate vice commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was a busy man the past week, represent ing the organization as speaker for Loyalty Day services. Bowman was at Nebraska City where he appeared before the senior and junior high school. also at St. Mary's grade school and a guest at the Rotary Club on Wednesday. He made an ardent plea for loyalty In support of the state, nation, church and local com munities and was received with great deal of enthusiasm by his auditors. evenings to assist in her care. She reports Mrs. Rheinschild as improving. Mrs. Harry Marshall Is re ported getting along alright with the treatment prescribed for her, after having had tests and x ray at the hospital. She has been home more than a week. Ed Bornemeler reports that he and a group of Elmwood citizens drove to Milford Wed nesday to view the situation of damage of the tornado. They re port is is very badly damaged, and the National Ouard, and a number of Boy Scouts are as sisting in guarding the town. Mrs. Beth Kampman-Batt is home from the hospital with her newly arrived son. Her mother, Mrs. T. H. Kampman is stay ing with her at present. The ad dress is Mrs. James Batt, 4540 Greenwood, Lincoln, Nebr. 3oth mother and son are reported as cetting along well. rV J .1 I , U . ) J Baptist Church of Plattsmouth. A graduate of the Omaha Bap tist Bible Institute of Omaha, he with Mrs. Swires and their two children moved to this city from Iowa, where they were holding a Bible class each week. Should you have a spiritual need, the pastor will be glad to counsel with you. We read in Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." You are invited to come to any one of the services of the church where God's word is preached in simplicity and love. Church services are scheduled as follows: 9:45 a. m. Sunday School for every age; 11:00 a. m. Morn ing Worship and 7:45 p. m. Eve ning Worship with prayer meet ing at 7:30 p. m. Wednesdays. Louie Lohnes Visits Here For A Short Time Louis Lohnes, long time Platts mouth resident was here Sat urday for a few hours visit at the home of his brother, Elmer Lohnes and family, as well as old friends. Mr. Lohnes who has been con nected with the Missouri River engineers for the past twenty years, has just recently been promoted to the position of Reg ional Safety Officer, a respon sibility that covers supervision of the safety work in three states, Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas, His headquarters are at St. Louis where he has lived for the past few , years. He has been in attendance at a regional meeting at Sioux City, la., stopping off here for a short stay. Local Women Attend Church Conference The Third Annual Meeting of the Central Conference of the United Lutheran Church Women of the Central States Synodical, U. L. C. A. was held, April 24 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Auburn, Rev. J. N. Slice, Pas tor. The Conference theme was "In His Steps". Mrs. Forrest Engelkemeier, Mrs. John Fusselman, Mrs. A. Lentz, Mrs. Fred Wehrbein. Mrs. Henry Engelkemier, Mrs. Jo seph Puis and Mrs. Herbert Mei slnger were among the 340 at tending this all day conference. Miss Edna Snell of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church of Omaha, president, presided at the Conference. Speakers were Miss Mette Blair, missionary on furlough from India; Mrs. Ernest Tonsing, President of U. L. C. W. of Central States Synod of Topeka, Kans., Dr. Alfred Young, Presi dent of Central States Synod and Superintendent of Tabitha Home and Dr. E. B. Keisler, President of Central Seminary, Fremont. At the Life Membership and In Memoriam Service. Mrs. John Fusselman was made a Life Member by the Women of the Church of Christ Lutheran. A former member, Mrs. Ed Grundmannn, (Mildred Engel kemeier) was made a Life Mem ber by "Our Redeemer" Luth eran Church of Omaha. The "Morning Star" Women of the Church of Omaha, memorialized Mrs. James Monroe (Marie Lentz) another former member. A Classified Ad In The Journal costs as little as 35 cents To Our Customers and Friends - We have sold our New Car Business - and are Continuing in Business as your authorized Ford Tractor Dealer, also selling Used Cars on our Big Lot at 8th and and Washington Ave. - Our Offices and Parts Store are at 337 Main St. Across South of the Court House All customers accounts owed to us are now due and payable at our offices at 337 Main St. We will be wait ing to see you at our Big Lol with an assortment of over 40 cars, from 57's on down. Your continued patronage will be appreciated and our same Office staff and Sales organization will be waiting to greet you. Ptattsmouth Motors Your Friendly Plattsmouth For Office Phone 266 THE PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL PAGE THREE Monday, May 6, 1957 Judge Craves Has Busy Day In Court Judge J. H. Graves had a busy weekend with a number of offenders present to receive hear ings on the complaints filed in police court. Jack J. Sands was charged on complaint of Officers Jenkins of careless driving and excessive noise with his car. while oper ating it on Chicago Avenue. He posted a bond of $30 for hear ing on May 11th. Verdon Keil was charged with intoxication, the arrest being made by Officer Estll Jenkins. Bond was supplied for hearing at a later date. William Gunnels of Louisville was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Bond was supplied for hearing on May 11th. LaMonte Bogeman of Bel levue was charged by Officer Fred Teseh with parking his car in a flood zone in violation cf the city ordinance. He was given a fine of $3 and costs, total $7. Francis Lutz was also charged with parking in a flood zone area, and was given a fine of $3 and costs, total $7. Frank Prohaska, jr., was char ged by Officer Jenkins with parking in a flood zone area Hearing will be held on May 6. Gen Gruenther says NATO is the key target of Soviet Un ion. EVERY YOUNG MAN SOULD KNOW . . . . . . about our plan, "De signed for Young Men". Someday you may need cash or credit for busi ness or a home or other opportunities - - and this plan shows you the sure way to have it. Our booklet, "Design ed for Young Men," de scribes this unusual plan. Write or phone for a copy. Charles Thomason 805 Ave. D Phone 4059 Plattsmouth, Nebr. 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